{
  "id": 13643186,
  "title": "'Even As Punjabis, We Are Very Divided': Jasmine Sandlas Pays Tribute To LGBTQ+ Influencer Mad Sandhu At Mohali Show After His Killing - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/even-as-punjabis-we-are-very-divided-jasmine-sandlas-pays-tribute-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T04:44:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/even-as-punjabis-we-are-very-divided-jasmine-sandlas-pays-tribute-to-lgbtq-influencer-mad-sandhu-at-mohali-concert-after-his-killing-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas performed in Mohali on October 10 as part of her The Dream Girl India Tour. During her show, she paid tribute to Mad Sandhu, a well-known LGBTQ+ social media influencer and makeup artist who was tragically shot dead on October 3 in Amritsar, Punjab. Two men on a motorcycle are believed to have been involved in the shooting.\n\nDressed in a vibrant rainbow flag, Jasmine Sandlas delivered a powerful message of love, equality, and inclusivity to her audience. She addressed the division among Punjabis, saying, \"Even as Punjabis, we are very divided, we have become so big. Let's do it with love.\" Jasmine Sandlas questioned why anyone has the right to dictate whom another person can love and emphasized the importance of acceptance, urging people not to decide who can or cannot fall in love with someone.\n\nThe singer also highlighted the plight of many individuals in the country who are unable to live freely and called on everyone to allow them the freedom to live their lives without fear or judgment. Mad Sandhu, a prominent figure in the Punjabi LGBTQ+ community, was remembered for his advocacy and influence.",
  "summary": "Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas, who performed in Mohali on Saturday, October 10, as part of her The Dream Girl India Tour, paid tribute to Mad Sandhu, a prominent Punjabi LGBTQ+ social media influencer and makeup artist who was shot dead on October 3 in the Loharka Road area of Amritsar, Punjab. According to reports, two men on a motorcycle were involved in the shooting. Jasmine Sandlas Pays…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jasmine Sandlas pays tribute to LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu at Mohali show after his killing.",
    "Singer emphasizes Punjabi division, calls for love, equality, and acceptance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jasmine Sandlas's tribute to Mad Sandhu at her Mohali show underscores the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ issues in mainstream Punjabi culture and the push for greater acceptance and inclusivity.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}